This Halloween, several residents in the Alpine Crescent area are helping make trick-or-treating more accessible and inclusive for children of all abilities. From 4 to…
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COTR launches new pathway to nursing careers
A new College of the Rockies (COTR) Pathway Program is helping adult learners take the first step toward careers in health care by connecting academic…
Elkford seeks paid-on-call firefighters
Ready for a challenge? Answer the call! Join the Elkford Fire-Rescue team dedicated to protecting our community while building valuable skills, lifelong friendships, and leadership…
Rockies halt cold start with three straight wins
By Stephanie Stevens By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. Shakespeare wasn’t referring to hockey when he penned those lines, but…
88 Keys’ 20th Anniversary concert Nov. 14
Join us Saturday, November 14 for an unforgettable night. At our inaugural concert in 2006, we featured Jesse Plessis as a student performer. Now, he’ll…
Remember to check your smoke detectors
As we approach the time of year when many people traditionally changed their clocks, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is reminding residents to…
Downtown Cranbrook hosting trick or treat event
Downtown Cranbrook Business Association members and business operators are teaming up to host a special Halloween trick or treat event. So far 42 businesses in…
Local MLAs re-elected as members of ruling party
Columbia River-Revelstoke and Kootenay-Rockies ridings will now be represented in Victoria by Members of the Legislative Assembly who belong to the provincial ruling party. Columbia…
Kootenays teacher recognized for environmental education
Central Kootenay teacher and educational leader, Laura Jackman, has been recognized for her efforts to support and advance environmental education throughout the Columbia Basin and…
BC RCMP launches Next Generation 9-1-1
The BC RCMP is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) as part of a phased transition led by E-Comm 9-1-1. The federally…